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      Cairn Hotel Edinburgh

      1,214 Reviews
      #79 of 150 Hotels in Edinburgh
      10-18 Windsor Street, Edinburgh EH7 5JR, Scotland
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      4.0
      1,214 reviews
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      Reviewed yesterday
      Budget hotel vibe

      The hotel has a budget vibe, but I didn't feel we were paying budget prices for our 2 night week-end stay. It didn't help that the friends we booked with had a room twice the size of ours even though we both paid the same...More

      Thank 802constances
      Reviewed 3 days ago
      Small room but friendly staff.

      Stayed at the Cairn for one night and it left a favourable impression. Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse and about 10 minutes uphill walk to Princes Street it is a good choice for events in the city centre. Access to the Princes Street area is...More

      Thank Colin B
      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Good Location, Good Rooms

      Located within walking distance from Princes Street and railways station a big bonus. The hotel is on a quiet street not far from many ethnic restaurants. We had an apartment, the rooms were tidy and bathrooms modern - we were amused by the fact that...More

      Thank klauscanth
      Response from cairnhotel, Front Office Manager at Cairn Hotel EdinburghResponded 3 days ago

      Dear Klauscanth, I thank you for your feedback and will be sure to share this with the team. We value all feedback and this allows for us to continue improving our service and standards offerings. We hope to welcome you back in the near future....More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Disappointed

      I booked this hotel in December. The room was very small although I had booked a normal double & not a small double. The bathroom wasn't very clean when we got there & then was minimally cleaned each day. No toilet brush. Old towels. Clean...More

      Thank Julie P
      Response from cairnhotel, Front Office Manager at Cairn Hotel EdinburghResponded 1 week ago

      Dear Julie P, I thank you for your feedback and will be sure to share this with the team. We value all feedback and this allows for us to continue improving our service and standards offerings. We hope to welcome you back in the near...More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Excellent Budget Hotel!!!

      As a Solo Traveller, I stayed at Cairn Hotel for 3 Nights and one of the best budget hotels that I've ever stayed! The Hotel Staff were very helpful in attending to my queries...they gave excellent advise and directions around the City. The Single Room...More

      Thank Reena20
      Response from cairnhotel, Front Office Manager at Cairn Hotel EdinburghResponded 2 weeks ago

      Dear Reena20, I thank you for your feedback and will be sure to share this with the team. We value all feedback and this allows for us to continue improving our service and standards offerings. We hope to welcome you back in the near future....More

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      • USD 78 - USD 227 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
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      • Number of rooms
      • 72
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      Tina H
      1 August 2017|
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      Response from cairnhotel | Property representative |
      Hello, The bathroom in the 2 bedroom apartment is separated from both rooms, in the room hall, so no one has to go through the other room to use it :) Regards,
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      Molly H
      19 July 2017|
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      Response from BonnieRed850 | Reviewed this property |
      I think you would have to ask the hotel to answer that question directly. Over 16 would seem reasonable to me, provided you have paid in advance.
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      U3793CEsarah
      27 April 2017|
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      Response from cairnhotel | Property representative |
      The hotel is located at the top of Leith Walk and there are several laundry facilities close to the hotel that you would be able to use. When you arrive at the hotel, just make the team aware that you need to locate this... More
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